Direct democracy is a political system where the citizens participate in the decision-making personally, contrary to relying on intermediaries or representatives. The use of a lot system, a characteristic of Athenian democracy, is unique to direct democracies.
As a general rule of thumb posts typically are 6-8 feet apart and are positioned on the corners, against the house and by the stairs of your deck. Mark the joists where the posts will go. Make sure they are even distance apart from one another. Next cut the posts to length.
For a composite railing system, slide the post sleeve over the wood post, then the post sleeve skirt over the post sleeve; both should rest on the decking. Attach the top and bottom rails to the inside of the posts using two 3-inch screws diagonally 2 inches apart. Attach the top cap to the posts using two 3-inch screws diagonally 2 inches apart. Screw the top cap to the top rail every 12 inches. Screw the balusters into the top and bottom rails.